Mutua Madrid Open

Magical Performances In MadridThe Mutua Madrid Open celebrated its 13th edition in 2014. The ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament transitioned from hard court to clay in 2009 and is staged at the Caja Magica. Spaniards have won the title five times since the inaugural edition in 2002, with Rafael Nadal lifting the trophy for a fourth time in 2014. Real Madrid footballers regularly attend, with Cristiano Ronaldo often seen courtside.

Who Played

Facts & Figures

Kei Cracks Top 10 - After reaching his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 final in Madrid, Kei Nishikori became the first Japanese man to break into the Top 10 of the Emirates ATP Rankings.

Wawrinka Stunned - 2013 runner-up Stanislas Wawrinka was stunned in his opening second-round match by rising star Dominic Thiem, who beat the Australian Open champion in three sets.

Epic Contest - David Ferrer and Kei Nishikori played the longest match of the tournament at 2hr. 56min. in the semi-finals. It was the second time Ferrer had fallen at the semi-final stage in Madrid.

Draws & Order of Play

Nadal Beats Nishikori
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal captured his 27th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title as he fought back from a set and a break down against Kei Nishikori to win the final. The Spaniard had turned the match around to lead 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 when Nishikori was forced to retire with a back injury. The Spaniard became the first player to win four Madrid titles, adding to his victories in 2005, 2010 and 2013.